Scope Help--Tired of just OK

[dusterdave173]

I am a life long shooter but have been at it more last few years since I retired --Shot rim fire during the pandemic with a 6-24 Vortex Diamondback Tactical--for $320 scope it has served me well--I like FFP and in the sun it is just fine--BUT...in overcast, shade, or anything less than ideal light the contrast is Poor--sharpness is just OK etc
I want to buy a varmint target scope in the same magnification range or close--FFP--that has Really Great Glass--I do not want to buy 4 more to finally find it! The trouble is you can't go many places and actually COMPARE scopes--
I am willing to spend up $1000- $1500 or so--would love to get a great unit for less but....
I see all the Youtube videos but go to the store and" No we dont have that one or that one--"
Name some that I have to look at I will put it on a 223 bolt gun that will be used mostly for target but some prairie dog shooting couple times a year
Help! Thanks!

 

[AlNyhus]

Power range and tube size?

 

[dusterdave173]

6-24 range or something close 20X would work 30mm ( 34 OK) and must be FFP Dont care about illumination but if it is there OK
I like christmas tree style as long as it is thin or has open spot etc

 

[bloc]

Well, if you could live with 5-25x . . . AND . . . would settle for 34mm . . . AND . . . you don't mind draining your bank account, you might find a Nightforce Atacr that you like here.

I have an NXS 5.5-22x that I love but it's SFP. Knock-your-shoes-off glass and it tracks wonderfully.

 

[dusterdave173]

Those exceed my budget cap of approx $1500 but Thanks for the input

 

[tthomp302]

Grab you a used vortex razor gen 2. I always see a bunch for sale around $1500

 

[Clancy]

I’m an absolute optics snob and the only things I can think of that I’ve actually used under 1500 are Leupold HD and Swaro Z5.

Great glass is expensive…. NF NXS glass is better than Vortex Diamondback but still not what I’d call “good.”

 

[Clancy]

@G Love any ideas here?

 

[tthomp302]

SOLD - Trijicon Tenmile 4.5-30x56 - Price Drop

Trijicon Tenmile 4.5-30x56 FFP Longe Range Red/Green illumination MRAD Precision Tree Absolutely EXCELLENT condition. Very light use. Includes AADMOUNT Scope Caps! Includes MKM aluminum level! Includes all original accessories. $1500 Shipped! I can do PayPal/Venmo or USPS MO.

www.snipershide.com

 

[Prose]

I am willing to spend up $1000- $1500 or so--would love to get a great unit for less but....

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These things are really good.

 

[markT]

Element optics

 

[AlNyhus]

This Athlon is one I'd look at. Rock solid tracking, return to zero and very nice optics.

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Good shootin' -Al

 

[dusterdave173]

Guys Thanks!
I have been looking at the Tract Torics-
I really appreciate the help--I am just going to have to bite the bullet and step on up--I had really not seen that I needed a new one until our PD trip--Mine was ho hum in a couple of departments when really put to such a test--and after having several and sort of working my way up--I just want to get the next one as right as possible within my budget
All good ideas here I will check them out --Thanks again

 

[G Love]

@G Love any ideas here?

In that budget range I may look in to one of those newer FFP Trijicons. Or a used 4-32 NX8. Used MK5. Used Razor Gen II. Great glass, FFP, you’re gonna be pretty tight on options.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020585652?pid=371829https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1025608122?pid=648682
Here’s a couple of ffp offerings from Sightron. The plr ffp looks to be a very new offering.

 

[S Miller]

The Schmidt Bender Klassik 4-16x is at the top end of your budget. May be a good match for you.

 

[AlNyhus]

I'd add that if you're not set on a FFP scope, you'll have a lot more options. In a long range hunting scope, FFP offers some advantages but for a target style scope or for ranging 'dogs, etc, I find the SFP scopes much easier to use.

The Sightron SIII series SFP scopes are extremely good, the MOA reticle is a good one and they are a very good value.

Lance at Buchanan Accuracy (sponsor here) is a good source for Sightron.

Good shootin' -Al

 

[lawman29]

Your price range has put you in a difficult situation when it comes to FFP... There are cheap ones below it, but most are above it. Here's one possibility.

Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 For Sale | Vortex Razor HD Rifle Scope - EuroOptic

Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 FFP XLR-2 MOA Riflescope at Eurooptic.com. Hunters, who need a riflescope that is lightweight, rugged, and easy to use, try Vortex Razor HD LHT Scope. Call 570-368-3920 for the best price on Vortex rifle Scope. SHIPS FREE!

www.eurooptic.com

 

[rebs]

I have a sightron 8-32 on my Tikka 223 and love it

 

[Carl S]

Everyone's thoughts and price ranges are different.i use swarovski and schmidt-Bender scopes on hunting rifles.i have got a nightforce 8-32×56 on a 6BR.which personally I don't think is as good as the swaro or schmidt,especially in low light.ive found with optics spend as much as one can afford and cry once.